Motorcyclist arrested after pursuit

VISTA -- A motorcyclist was arrested after leading deputies on a
high-speed pursuit through Vista late Saturday night, authorities
said.

The pursuit began at Valencia Drive and West Vista Way just
after 11 p.m. when deputies attempted to stop the motorcyclist for
a minor violation, sheriff's Lt. William Donahue said.

Deputies eventually lost sight of the motorcyclist, who sped
off, Donahue said. However, on checking the area, deputies found
that the suspect crashed the motorcycle into a light pole near the
intersection of Vale View and Las Palmas drives and fled on foot,
he said.

Using infrared technology from a San Diego police helicopter,
authorities found the suspect hiding in the yard of a residence
about 200 yards from the crash, Donahue said.

The motorcyclist was arrested and taken to Palomar Medical
Center for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash, Donahue
said.